Doctor insights on:
Medicine For Viral Gastroenteritis In Children

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Hydration:
The primary treatment in viral gastroenteritis is a close attention to hydration. A source of fluids through oral rehydration fluids, and some solids like applesause, steamed rice, unseasoned pasta and bananas, all help. With proper hydration, most kids will self heal over a few days.
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Viral gastroenteritis is a viral infection of the GI tract. It can be picked up from contact with surfaces and foods that are carrying the virus. Symptoms include upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Sometimes fever and chills occur.
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Hukes and spews:
Viral gastroenteritis means a bowel infection caused by a virus leading to nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. It is treated symptomatically, but other sources need to be ruled out, especially if there is pain or bleeding from above or below.
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Virus:
It is a viral infection of the GI tract. It can be picked up from contact with surfaces, foods, living things, etc. That are carrying the virus. The best prevention is frequent hand washing and proper food preparation.
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Hukes and spews 2:
By definition, there has to be nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. It can also include abdominal pain, cramping, occasionally fever, and occasionally blood in the vomit or stool.
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Stomach bug:
Viral gastroenteritis is medical lingo for a stomach bug. The virus attaches to the cells of the GI tract causing it to increase secretion or inhibit absorption leading to vomiting diarrhea. It tends to be very infectious ANS spreads through areas of close contacts. Good handwashing is a must.
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Are you better?:
Your use of the past tense suggests that you're over it. If so, you should do nothing. But if you still have diarrhea, i'd suggest avoiding milk products until you've completely recovered. Diarrheal illnesses can cause you to be temporarily lactose intolerant, so milk products can delay recovery.
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Gastroenteritis:
Viral gastroenteritis is a condition often referred to as the 'stomach flu'. It usually involves the acute onset of upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Sometimes fever and chills also occur. It usually is self-limited and resolves after a few days. The risk of consequences is usually due to dehydration.
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Avoid contact:
Viral gastrointestinal infections can be very contagious. They usually resolve on own without any intervention but can cause significant fluid loss. In an adult it rarely causes much problem but a child can get dehydrated much easier and may require fluid replacement. Since they resolve quickly it is better to wait to interact with children.
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Not sure:
If viral problem is solved it may settle soon. Try going to the pharmacy and getting a good 10 billion or more dose bottle of probiotics. It is over the counter and should help stabelize your digestive system.
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Yes and no.:
Hand washing is the key to preventing illness. Also, remember that everything you touch probably has germs, especially door handles - -so don't touch your face or lick you fingers when you are 'out and about' as it just exposes you to germs. When you get home - wash your hands, first thing. Now, you will probably still get a bug now and then, but avoiding germs will help.
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Not all of them:
There is one vaccine against the rotovirus, given in the first 6 mo of life to some infants. There is no general vaccine for the dozens of other viruses that can cause gastroenteritis.
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Gastroenteritis:
Soda is a carbonated drink and drinking it when your stomach is not feeling well will cause you to vomit. That's because soda produces more gas in the stomach. Drain the soda in a cup and stir it to release the fizz before you drink it - then it might help prevent nausea and vomiting and prevent dehydration.
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A condition in which a person has vomiting and diarrhea due to an infection with "stomach flu" viruses. It is contagious, and usually resolves without treatment except for over-the-counter Pedialyte or other fluids to prevent dehydration.
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